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What is the “13th Step” in Recovery

September 18th, 2020

13th stepping is when a person who has over a year of sobriety attempts to develop a relationship with someone who is brand new in recovery.

Does Smoking Crack Cocaine Make You Paranoid?

September 13th, 2020

Smoking crack cocaine can definitely make you paranoid. Crack cocaine is a stimulant that is made from regular powdered cocaine and is even more powerful.

Choosing a Power Greater Than Yourself

September 9th, 2020

One of the main components of every 12-step method of addiction recovery is “coming to believe in a power greater than yourself.”

How to Successfully Make 9th Step Amends

September 4th, 2020

To work the 12 steps effectively, specifically step nine, you should have a sponsor or someone that has already worked the steps to help you and more importantly be there to support you.

Difference Between the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

September 1st, 2020

The difference between the 12 steps and the 12 traditions is not that big these two things are intertwined with each other.

Is Benzo Detox More Painful Than Heroin Withdrawal?

August 25th, 2020

Both benzodiazepine detox and heroin detox are very painful and unpleasant experiences. Getting off these drugs safely with medical supervision makes it much easier.

Is Oxymorphone Stronger Than Oxycodone?

July 22nd, 2020

Oxymorphone (Opana) and Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet, Roxicodone) are both opioid medications used to treat moderate to severe pain. Which one is stronger?

What to Say When Someone Offers You Drugs

July 19th, 2020

When someone offers you a chemical substance of any kind, the most important thing to communicate is that you are not interested.

Can You Buy Codeine Over the Counter?

July 17th, 2020

In the United States, drugs with codeine in them are available only by prescription because codeine is a controlled substance and very addictive.



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